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NORTH  AMERICA 


PUBLISHED  BY  THE    GRAND  DIVISION   OF  MARYLAND,  BY 

AUTHORITY  GRANTED  BY  THE  NATIONAL  DIVISION  OF 

NORTH   AMERICA,   AT    THEIR   ELEVENTH    SESSION, 

AT  ST.  JOHN,  NEW  BRUNSWICK,  IN  JUNE,  1854. 


BALTIMORE: 
FROM   THE   PRESS   OF  P.   G.  W.   P.  J    YOUNG, 

CORNEn   OF   BALTIMORE   AND   HOLLIDAY   STS. 

1854. 


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LOYE  DEGREE. 


OPENING. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says — 
Brothers:  we  are  now  about  to  open  the  Love  De- 
gree.   The  officers  and  brothers  will  clothe  them- 
selves in  Love  Degree  regalia,  and  take  their  places. 

Prefect  says — 

The  First  Herald  will  see  if    any  of  the  officers 
are  absent,  and  report. 

[The  First  Herald  reports,  and  the  Prefect  fills  their  places.] 
Prefect  says — 

The  First  and  Second  Heralds,  will  examine  all 
present  in  the  password  of  the  Love  Degree. 

[The  Heralds  examine  all  present;  if  all  are  correct,  they  give  the 
Prefect  the  sign,  and  answering  sign,  of  the  Love  Degree;  if  any 
are  incorrect,  they  omit  the  signs.  All  present,  who  cannot  give 
the  password,  must  retire,  to  be  reported  by  the  Warders,  and 
vouched  for  by  a  member  present,  before  the  Prefect  can  admit 
them.] 

First  Herald  says — 

The  brothers  are  all  correct,  in  regalia,   and  in 

their  proper  places. 

Prefect  gives  three  raps,  calls  up.    Brothers  sing: 
Brothers,  bound  in  love  forever, 

One  in  name,  and  one  in  heart, 
Let  no  foe  our  union  sever, 
None  our  friendship  ever  part. 


Keep  our  chain  still  bright,  my  brothers. 

Free  from  stain  and  free  from  rust; 
Oh!  see  not  its  strong  links  broken, 
Rudely  trodden  in  the  dust. 
Prayer. 

Prefect  calls  down,  and  says— 

I  now  declare  this  Degree  duly  opened. 


INITIATION. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says — 

The  Heralds  will  see  if  there  are  any  candidates 
in  waiting  to  be  initiated  into  the  mysteries  of  the 
Love  Degree. 

First  Herald  says — 

Brother is  in  waiting  to  be  initiated. 

Prefect  says — 

Brother  Auditor — is   brother clear  of  all 

charges  on  the  books  of  his  division.? 

Auditor  of  Accounts  says — 
He  is  clear. 

[If  he  reports  him  in  arrears,  he  cannot  be  initiated  until  all  dues 

are  paid.] 
[The  Heralds  clear  the  ante-room,  and  conduct  the  candidate  to  the 

inner  door.    The  candidate  gives raps.    The  Second  Warder 

answers  with raps.] 

Second  Warder  says— 

Who  knocks."* 

First  Herald  says — 

A  brother  who  seeks  admittance  into  the  myste- 
ries of  the  Love  Degree. 

Second  Warder  says — 
Who  vouches  for  him.'' 

First  Herald  says — 
A  good  report  among  the  brothers* 


Prefect  says — 
Admit  him. 

Prefect  calls  up  as  the  candidate  enters.     Members  sing: 
Hail !  brothers,  hail !  the  heartless  world 

Lures  with  its  lying  wiles, 
Come  to  our  banner,  free  unfurled, 

Where  truth  celestial  smiles; 
True  banded  brothers  here  we  meet. 

Here  friendship's  bright  links  shine; 
Oh!  may  we  all  each  other  greet 
At  Love's  eternal  shrine. 
[During  the  singing  the  candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  and  in 
front  of  the  Prefect.] 
Prefect  calls  down. 
First  Herald  says — 

Prefect— I  have  the  pleasure  of  introducinpf  you 

to   our  worthy   brother ,  who   desires  to  be 

initiated  into  the  mysteries  of  the  Love  Degree. 

Prefect  (rising)  says— 

The  brothers  of  the  Love  Degree  require  of  you 
a  solemn  pledge  of  honor;  are  you  willing  to  take 
that  pledge? 

Candidate  says — 

I  am. 

Prefect  says — 

Place  your  right  hand  on  your  left  breast,  and  de- 
clare your  assent  to  the  following  obligation: 

"You  solemnly  pledge  your  honor  as  a  man,  to 
the  brothers  of  the  L-ove  Degree,  that  you  will  nei- 
ther make,  buy,  sell,  nor  use,  as  a  beverage,  any  spir- 
ituous, or  malt  liquors,  wine,  or  cider.  You  will  not 
only  abstain  from  their  use,  as  a  beverage,  yourself, 
but  you  will  at  all  proper  times,  and  places,  discour- 
age their  use  by  others,  or  the  traffic  therein. 


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You  furthermore  pledge  yourself,  never  to  dis- 
grace, nor  cast  a  stain  upon  the  high  and  honorable 
name  of  Love  Degree  brother,  which  you  have  this 
night  voluntarily  taken  upon  yourself;  but  will 
always  cherish  friendship  for  the  brothers  of  the 
Love  Degree,  and  prove  it  by  your  fraternal  con- 
duct. 

You  lastly  pledge  yourself,  never  to  reveal  to  any 
one  not  entitled  to  receive  them,  any  of  the  signs, 
passwords,  ceremonies,  or  other  private  affairs  of  the 
Love  Degree.  Faithfully  to  keep  all  these  your 
binding  pledges,  you  solemnly  promise.'' 

Candidate  says — 

I  solemnly  promise. 

Officers  say— 

We  solemnly  promise. 

Members  say — 

We  solemnly  promise. 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

'Tis  Love  that  makes  the  Seraph's  song; 

'Tis  Love  the  ransomed  sing; 
Let  man  the  lofty  theme  prolong, 

The  glorious  anthem  ring. 
For  every  good  on  earth  below, 

And  every  joy  above, 
Which  man  expects,  and  angels  know, 

Is  but  the  gift  of  Love. 

[During  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  and  in 
front  of  the  Chaplain.] 

Prefect  calls  down. 

Chaplain,  (an  open  Bible  lies  before  him,)  rising  says 

Brother — In  this  sacred  volume,  (laying  his  hand 
upon  the  Bible)  you  will  find  written- -*God  is  love' 
— *Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord,  thy  God,  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind; 


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this  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.' — *The  se- 
cond is  like  unto  it:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour 
as  thyself.' — *0n  these  two  commandments  hang  all 
t^o  law,  and  the  J>rophets.'— For  *Love  is  the  fulfdl- 
ing  of  the  law.' 

It  is  Love  which  causes  the  earth  to  bloom,  and 
bring  forth  food.  It  is  Love  which  makes  it  a  happy 
dwelling-place  for  man  in  his  pilgrimage  through 
life.  It  is  Love  which  wipes  away  the  tear  from  the 
eye  of  the  afflicted,  and  lights  up  the  face  of  the  sor- 
rowful with  joy.  It  is  Love  which  prompts  us  to 
help  the  widow  and  protect  the  orphan.  It  is  Love 
which  sits  by  the  bedside  of  the  dying,  and  wipes 
away  the  dew  of  death.  It  is  Love,  we  trust,  which 
has  brought  you  here.  May  you  be  faithful  to  the 
solemn  obligation  which  Love  imposes,  and  which 
you  have  voluntarily  taken  upon  yourself. 
Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing: 

Love  is  the  golden  chain  which  holds 
Creation  in  its  span, 

And  Nature  bound  within  its  folds 
Fulfils  her  Author's  plan. 

Love  is  the  sweetest,  strongest  tie 

Which  God  to  man  imparts. 
It  lights  his  heavenly  home  on  high, 

And  links  angelic  hearts. 

[Duiing  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  and  in 
front  of  the  Past  Prefect.] 
Prefect  calls  down. 
Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — You  have  taken  upon  yourself  a  solemn 
and  important  obligation.  We  receive  you  among 
us  as  one  who  has  taken  a  higher,  and  firmer  stand, 
III  tne  gix'ui  xciiipciaHuc  ^uusc.     uiuincij  a  unj^niy 


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moral  influence  has  gone  out  from  among  us,  like  a 
strong  giant,  *conquering  and  to  conquer.'  At  its 
tread  the  demon  of  Intemperance  trembles  on  his 
throne,  and  all  his  minions  quake  with  fear.  Stay 
not  your  hand,  nor  cease  to  lift  your  voice,  until  our 
glorious  principles  every  where  prevail. 

[Before  the  Prefect,  stands  a  small  table,  upon  it  a  neat  triangular 
block  of  wood,  on  its  top  a  triangular  block  of  iron;  also  a  neat 
hammer;  together  with  a  light  iron  chain,  composed  of  oval  lap 
links  closed — loose  open  lap  links  lie  upon  the  table.] 

[The  Heralds  conduct  the  Candidate  to  the  table,  in  front  of  the 
Prefect.] 

Prefect  (rising)  says — 

The  chain  before  you  is  the  symbol  of  the  Love 
Degree.    It  represents  our  union.     As  thus  you  see 
these  links  unite  to  make  one  chain,  so  we  unite  in 
harmony,  to  form  the  chain  of  our  fraternal  union. 
First  Herald  says — 

Each  link  in  this  symbol  of  the  Love  Degree  re- 
presents a  member — their  number,  the  number  of 
the  brothers.  Let  this  impressive  symbol,  always 
remind  you,  of  our  mutual  dependance  on  each  other. 

Second  Herald  says — 

To  signify  that  you  are  about  to  link  yourself  to 
us,  unite  this  emblem  of  yourself,  (gives  him  an 
open  lap  link)  to  the  symbol  of  the  Love  Degree. 

[The  Second  Heraid  instructs  him  how  to  link  it,  gives  him  the 
hammer,  and  lays  the  link  upon  the  anvil.] 

Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother,  strike  the  entering  signal  of  the  Love 
Degree. 

[The  Candidate  strikes blows  upon  the  open  link,  and  closer  it.] 


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Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing: 

With  joyful  hearts  sing,  brothers,  sing, 
Who  hear  the  mystic  anvil  ring; 
Hail,  brothers,  hail,  with  vocal  strain 
Another  link  in  friendship's  chain. 

May  no  disunion  ever  part 
The  chain  that  binds  each  friendly  heart, 
B"t  only  death,  on  life's  last  brink. 
With  fingers  cold,  divide  the  link. 

[During  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  around  and  to  the  centre 
of  the  room.  The  membcs  form  a  circle  around  the  Candidate, 
and  Heralds,  by  joining  hands.] 

First  Herald  says— 
This  is  to  remind  you  that  you  h.^  now  within  the 
circle  of  the  Love  Degree.     Keep  within  that  cir- 
cle, and  the  united   brothers  will  always  stand,  as 
they  now  stand  around  you,  to  guard  and  protect. 

Second  Herald  says — 

Brother,  I  now  break  the  circle  to  unite  you  to  it. 
[Does  so — the  candidate  joins  hands  in  the  ring.] 
May  you  be  a  strong,  and  a  bright,  link,  in  the  chain 
of  our  fraternal  union. 

[Prefect  calls  down — members  break  the  circle,  and  retire  to  their 
places.     The  Candidate  is  led  in  front  of  the  Vice  Prefect.] 

Vice  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  by  virtue 
of  my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  him)  in  the 
regalia  of  the  Love  Degree;  and  declare  you,  in  the 
presence  of  these  brothers,  a  Love  Degree  brother, 
of  the  order  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance.  And  may 
the  regalia  of  Love  you  now  wear  near  your  heart, 
be  a  talisman  to  keep  you,  and  protect  you,  in  the 
path  of  duty. 
[The  Candidate  is  led  to  the  Past  Prefect.] 


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Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — I  will  now  instruct  you  how  to  enter  a 
Love  Degree. 

The  password  and  the  explanation  of  the  Love 
Degree  are  fwhispers  them,  j     The  entering  signal 

is raps.     On  entering  a  Love  Degree,  you  will 

advance  to  the  centre  of  the  room,  and  salute   the 
Past  Prefect  thus  (explains  the  salutation j — he  will 
do  the  same;  then  clothe  yourself  in  Love  Degree 
regalia,  and  take  your  seat. 
[Here  the  Candidate  signs  the  Constitution.] 

The  Heralds  will  now  conduct  you  out,  and  teach 
you  how  to  work  your  way  into  a  Love  Degree. 

[The  Heralds  conduct  the  Candidate  out;  after  he  has  worked  his 
way  they  present  him  to  the  Prefect.] 

Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — I  will  now  instruct  you  in  the  sign,  and 
answering  sign,  of  the  Love  Degree,  and  also  teach 
you  how  to  examine,  and  prove,  a  Love  Degree 
brother. 

The  sign  is  (gives  it)  it  signifies  'Love  binds  us 
together.*  The  answering  sign  is  (Ogives  it.j  Its 
language  is:  *May  it  bind  all.' 

The  password,  and  explanation  combined,  are 
given  in  syllables — one  syllable  alternately,  as  fol- 
lows: You  ask  for  the  password,  your  brother  says 
*  You  begin.'  You  say,  'I'll  divide  it  with  you.' — 
Your  brother  sa3^s,  *You  divide  it.'     You  say — 

[Here  the  Prefect  instructs  the  Candidate  how  to  divide  the  pass- 
word and  explanation  combined.] 

He  who  begins  the  examination  must  always  give 
the  first  syllable,  you  then  give  the  next,  and  so  on. 


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If  he  makes  any  mistak  or  cannot  give  the  proper 
syllable,  you  must  neitner  correct  him,  nor  instruct 
him,  but  end  the  examination.  This  examination 
must  always  be  made  in  a  very  low  tone,  beyond  the 
hearing  of  others,  and  witn  extreme  caution.  Al- 
ways be  exceedingly  cautious  when  you  syllable  the 
password  and  explanation.  For  your  instruction, 
the  Heralds  will  now  give  each  other  the  sign,  and 
answering  sign,  of  the  Love  Degree.  (They  give 
them.)  They  will  also  conduct  an  examination  in  a 
low  tone.     (They  examine  each  other.^ 

Prefect  calls  up,  and  says— 
And  now,  having  duly  initiated,  and  instructed 
you  in  the  mysteries  of  the  Love  Degree,  I  give 
you  the  right  hand  of  fellowship,  (gives  it.;  'Wel- 
come, brother.'  The  officers  will  do  the  same. 
fThe  officers  advance,  shake  hands  with  the  candi- 
date, and  say  'Welcome,  brother.')  The  members 
will  do  the  same.  (The  members  advance  and  do 
the  same.; 

Prefect  call  down. 


CLOSIJ\G. 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

As  stars  in  order  shine  above 

With  constellated  light, 
So  let  the  blended  rays  of  Love 

Shine  in  our  Order  bright. 

Illume  affliction's  night  with  gleams 
Of  blessed  light  alway, 

And  only  fade  before  the  beams 
Of  an  eternal  day. 
Prayer. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says— 

I  now  declare  this  Degree  closed. 


EXPULSION. 

[The  Heralds  place  a  table  in  the  centre  of  the  room,  on  it  the  anvil, 
hammer,  and  chain.] 
Prefect  calls  up. 

[Members  file  twice  round  the  room,  and  form  a  circle  by  joining 
hands  around  the  table.  The  Heralds  abreast,  with  their  rods, 
the  Warders  behind,  abreast,  with  their  rods,  advance  from  the 
door.  The  Heralds  make  a  feint  as  if  to  strike  the  circle — it 
opens  where  their  rods  fall,  and  remains  open.  The  Heralds  and 
Warders  enter  the  circle;  they  stand  around  the  table,  facing  the 
Prefect,  the  Warders  at  the  ends.] 
Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Why  is  the  symbol  of  our  fraternal  union  severed.'' 

Prefect  (rising)  says— 

Sadly  to  remind  us  that  a  link  is  gone,  and  our 
bright  chain  broken. 

Past  Prefect  says— 

Who  has  broken  the  chain  of  Love.? 

Prefect  says— 
An  unworthy  brother. 

Members  say — 

Take  away  the  unworthy   link,  and  reunite  the 
chain. 

[The  First  Herald  removes  the  link  that  represents  the  expelled 

member,  and  reunites  the  chain.] 
[The  Second  Herald  lays  the  open  lap  link  upon  the  anvil,  and 

closes  the  link,  by  striking  two  blows— the  entering  signal.] 

Prefect  calls  down. 
[Members  break  the  circle  and  take  their  seats.] 


.'il    >^ 


PURITY  DEGREE. 


»  ^ 


OPENING. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says 

Brothers:  we  are  now  about  to  open  the  Purity  De- 
gree. The  officers  and  brothers  will  clothe  them- 
selves in  Purity  Degree  regalia,  and  take  their  places. 

The  First  Herald  will  see  if  any  of  the  officers 
are  absent,  and  report. 

[The  First  Herald  reports,  and  the  Prefect  tills  their  places.] 
Prefect  says — 

The  First  and  Second  Heralds  will  examine  all 
present  in  the  password  of  the  Purity  Degree. 

[The  Heralds  examine  all  present;  if  all  are  correct,  they  give  the 
Prefect  the  sign,  and  answering  sign,  of  the  Purity  Degree;  if  any 
are  incorrect,  they  omit  the  signs.  All  present,  who  cannot  give 
the  password,  must  retire,  to  be  reported  by  the  Warders,  and 
vouched  for  by  a  member  present,  before  the  Prefect  can  admit 
them.] 

First  Herald  says — 

The  brothers  are  all  correct,  in  regalia,  and  in 
their  proper  places. 

Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing: 

The  noblest  work  in  God's  great  plan, 
Doth  stand  the  pure  and  honest  man; 
With  open  heart,  and  fearless  eye, 
He  lifts  his  forehead  to  the  sky. 


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Tho'  e'er  bo  humble  be  our  lot, 
Our  honor  bright  we  will  not  blotj- 
But  true  to  all  our  pledges  be, 
In  friendship,  love  and  purity. 

Prayer. 

Prefect  calls  down,  and  says — 

I  now  declare  this  Degree  duly  opened. 


INITIATION. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says — 

The  Heralds  will  see  if  there  are  any  candidates 
in  waiting  to  be  initiated  into  the  mysteries  of  the 
Purity  Degree. 

First  Herald  says — 

Brother is  in  waiting  to  be  initiated. 

Prefect  says — 

Brother  Auditor— is  brother  ....  .  clear  of  all 
charges  on  the  books  of  his  division? 

Auditor  of  Accounts  says — 
He  is  clear. 
[If  he  reports  him  in  arrears,  he  cannot  be  initiated  until  all  due? 

are  paid.] 
[The  Heralds  clear  the  ante-room,  and  conduct  the  candidate  to  the 

inner  door.    The  candidate  gives raps.   The  Second  Warder 

answers  with raps.] 

Second  Warder  says —  ^ 

Who  knocks? 

First  Herald  says — 

A  brother  who  seeks  admittance  into  the  myste- 
ries of  the  Purity  Degree. 

Second  Warder  says — 

Who  vouches  for  him? 

First  Herald  says — 

The  brothers  oi  tue  ji^ove  x^egree^ 


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Prefect  says- 
Admit  him. 
Prefect  calls  up  as  the  candidate  enters.    Members  sing: 
flow  perfect  are  the  pure  in  heart, 

How  bleat  and  honored  they 
Who  on  the  darkened  world  impart 
The  spirit's  brightest  ray. 

The  cloud  which  sin's  malignant  curse 

Around  the  soul  hath  spread,  « 

Before  its  glorious  beams  disperse. 

And  error  hides  its  head. 

[During  the  singing  the  candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  and  in 
front  of  the  Prefect.] 

Prefect  calls  down. 

First  Herald  says— 

Prefect — I  have  the  pleasure  of  introducing  you 

to   our  worthy   brother ,  who   desires  to  be 

initiated  into  the  mysteries  of  the  Purity  Degree. 

Prefect  (rising)  says — 

The  brothers  of  the  Purity  Degree  require  of  you 
a  solemn  pledge  of  honor;  are  you  willing  to  take 
that  pledge? 

Candidate  says — 

I  am. 

Prefect  says— 

Place  your  right  hand  on  your  left  breast,  and  de- 
clare your  assent  to  the  following  obligation: 

"You  solemnly  pledge  your  sacred  honor  as  a  man, 
to  the  brothers  of  the  Purity  Degree,  that  you  will 
neither  make,  buy,  sell,  nor  use,  as  a  beverage,  any 
spirituous,  or  malt  liquors,  wine,  or  cider.  You  will 
discourage  their  use,  as  a  beverage,  by  others,  and 
will  use  every  lawful  means  in  your  power  to  banish 
them  forever  from  societv. 


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You  furthermore  pledge  yourself,  that  you  will 
not  associate  with  the  licentious,  nor  frequent  the 
haunts  of  iniquity  and  vice.  You  will  never  bring 
disgrace  upon  the  honorable  name  of  Purity  Degree 
brother,  which  you  have  this  night  voluntarily  taken 
upon  yourself. 

You  furthermore  pledge  yourself,  that  you  will  be 
'  true  and  just  in  all  your  dealings;  you  will  endeavor 
to  keep  your  character  without  spot  or  blemish,  and 
your  honor  white  as  snow. 

You  lastly  pledge  yourself,  never  to  reveal  to  any 
one  not  entitled  to  receive  them,  any  of  the  signs, 
passwords,  ceremonies,  or  other  private  affairs  of  the 
Purity  Degree,  but  seal  your  lips  with  silence  while 
you  hide  them  in  your  heart. 

Faithfully  to  keep  all  these  your  binding  pledges, 
you  solemnly  promise.*' 

Candidate  says — 

I  solemnly  promise. 

0£Bicers  say — 
We  solemnly  promise. 

Members  say — 
We  solemnly  promise. 

Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing: 

Tho'  all  the  notes  of  partial  fame, 

For  thee  alone  be  told — 
And  wealth  with  diamonds  write  thy  name 

Upon  her  page  of  gold — 
Yet  if  the  heart  unpolished  be, 

And  still  the  soul  impure, 
That  wealth  is  only  poverty, 
And  all  that  fame  obscure. 
[During  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  and  in 
front  of  the  Chaplain.] 
Prefect  calls  down. 


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Chaplain,  (an  open  Bible  lies  before  him,)  rising  says- 
Brother — In  this  sacred  volume,  (laying  his  hand 
upon  the  Bible)  you  will  find  written — 'With  the 
pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure' — *As  for  the  pure 
his  work  is  right.' — *Bethou  an  example  in  word,  in 
conversation,  in  spirit,  and  in  purity.' 

Brother — guard  against  all  impurity  in  thought, 
word,  and  deed.  Banish  every  impure  idea  from 
your  mind.  Let  no  foul  word  pollute  your  lips; 
let  no  impure  action  degrade  the  majesty  of  your 
soul,  made  in  the  image  of  its  Maker.  Shun  the  im- 
pure; they  are  moral  lepers — they  poison  the  heart; 
they  kill  the  soul  with  a  second  death,  from  which 
there  is  no  resurrection.  Bear  ever  in  mind  the 
words  of  this  sacred  Book — 'Blessed  are  the  pure 
in  heart,  for  they  shall  see  God.* 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

In  mountain  streams  that  glow  with  light, 

And  flow  to  seek  the  sea — 
We  see  an  emblem  sparkling  bright 

Of  crystal  purity. 

May  we,  as  life's  swift  waters  dash 

Towards  a  shoreless  sea, 
Shine,  like  the  mountain  streamlet's  flash. 

In  stainless  purity. 

[During  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  and  in 
front  of  the  Past  Prefect.] 

Prefect  calls  down. 

Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — You  have  solemnly  pledged  your  honor, 
and  your  reputation,  to  the  brothers  of  the  Purity 
Degree.  A  double  duty  now  devolves  upon  you; 
be  doubly  watchful  and  vigilant  in  your  conduct — 
doubly  active  in  the  great  Temperance  cause,  and 


in  promoting  the  interest  of  our  Order.     Let  yowr 
conduct  through  Uf*^  be  ever  pure  and  unsullied. 

"May  you  a«  'if'^'s  s*  )ft  waters  dash 

Towards  a  g^J'^less  sea, 
Shine,  like  the  it,uun«a  n  streamlet's  flash, 
In  stainless  purity." 
[Before  the  Past  Prefect,  stands  a  small  table,  on  it  the  book  of  ini- 
tiation, (a  blank  book,)  and  the  book  of  the  constitution;  also 

pen  and  ink.3 

First  Herald  (opening  the  book  of  initiation)  says— 

Brother — Write  your  name  in  this  book. 

[Candidate  writes  his  name.] 
Second  Herald  says — 

Brother — Blot  out  your  name  from  that  book. 

fCindidate  blots  out  his  name.] 
Prefe< '    risinr'^  says — 

Why  has  ou    brother  blotted  out  his  name? 

Past  Prefect  ^.ising)  says — 

Thereby  to  remind  him  when  he  goes  out  into 
the  world,  that  he  alone  can  blot  out  his  name  from 
our  records,  and  erase  it  from  our  hearts. 

[Candidate  signs  the  Constitution.] 
Past  Prefect  says— 

Brother— May  we  always  find  it  there,  without  a 
blot  or  blemish,  and  may  the  recording  angel  write 
it  in  the  iamb's  Book  of  Life.* 

[The  Candidate  is  then  led  to  the  Prefect.     Before  the  Prefect 
stands  a  small  table;  on  it  a  pitcher  of  water  and  three  glasses.] 

First  Herald  says — 
Water  is  the  emblem  0^  Purity  (pours  out  a  glass 
and  gives  it  to  the  Candidal  '  It  is  also  the  symbol 
of  the  Purity  Degree.  (Tou^  ^  it  a  glass  f3r  him- 
self.; It  purifies  the  body  r.siC  iavigora*  s  the  soul. 
Tf  /r;v*»c  ]\ff^  nnrl  stTpno-th  to  everv  living  thing. 
Second  Herald  (pours  out  a  glass  for  himself)  says— 


S3 

It  is  also  an  emblem  of  our  strength  in  union.  A 
single  drop  of  water  is  weak  and  fet  ble;  unite  them 
in  myriads,  and  lo!  the  cataract  weeps  \/ith  resist- 
less might.  Alone,  like  water  drops,  we  are  power- 
less; united,  we  are  stronger  than  the  caf  aract. 
Prefect  (rising)  says— 

Brother — Pour  out  the  water  in  your  glass. 

[Candidate  pours  it  out  on  the  floor.] 
Prefect  savs — 

Bi  other — The  emblem  of  Purity  that  just  spar- 
kled in  your  glass,  now  lies  defiled  by  dust.  Its 
crystal  brightness  gone,  its  stainless  Purity  lost  for- 
ever. This  is  to  remind  you  that  a  single  act  of  yours 
may  sully  the  brightness  of  your  honor,  and  stain 
your  name  forever. 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

Hail!  brother  of  the  White  Degree, 
The  emblem  of  that  purity 

Of  heart,  and  soul  and  mind, 
And  may  the  tie  created  here 
Still  growing  stronger  every  year 
Our  blessed  union  bind. 
[During  the  singing,  the  Candidate   is  led  round  the  room  and  to 
the  Vice  Prefect.] 
Prefect  calls  down. 
Vice  Prefect  (rising)  says — 
Ey  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  by  virtue 
of  my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  him)  in  the 
regalia  of  the  Purity  Degree;  and  declareyou,  in  the 
presence  of  these  brothers,  a  Purity  Degree  brother, 
of  the  Order  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance.    Brother — 
When  the  journey  of  life  is  over,  may  you  be  cloth- 
ed in  a  spotless  robe  of  white,  in  the  mansions  of  the 

bl^r.^-  KrVtAMA  ■ne^vftr^rtir  Pi!i»i  +  ir  onrl  \r\\r  cViall  Piairrn  fnrowor 


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[The  Candidate  is  then  led  to  the  Past  Prefect.] 
Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — I  will  now  instruct  you  how  to  enter  a 
Purity  Degree. 

The  password  and  the  explanation  of  the  Purity 
Degree  are  ^whispers  them.^     The  entering  signal 

is raps.     On  entering  a  Purity  Degree,  you  will 

advance  to  the   centre  of  the   room,  and   salute   the 

Past  Prefect  thus  emblematic  of  pure  hands 

and  an  upright  heart.  The  Past  Prefect  will  do  the 
same;  then  clothe  yourself  in  Purity  Degree  regalia, 
and  take  your  seat.  The  Heralds  will  now  conduct 
you  out,  and  teach  you  how  to  work  your  way  into 
a  Purity  Degree. 

[The  Heralds  conduct  the  Candidate  out;  after  he  has  worked  his 
way  they  present  him  to  the  Prefect.] 

Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — I  will  now  instruct  you  in  the  sign,  and 
answering  sign,  of  the  Purity  Degree,  and  also  teach 
you  how  to  examine,  and  prove,  a  Purity  Degree 
brother. 

The  sign  is  (gives  it.)  It  signifies  'The  ocean  waves 
are  round  the  world.'  The  answering  sign  is  (Ogives 
it. j     It  signifies  *So  may  Purity  surround  you.' 

The  password,  and  explanation  combined,  are 
given  in  syllables — one  syllable  alternately,  as  fol- 
lows: You  ask  for  the  password,  your  brother  says 
*You  begin.'  You  say,  *ril  divide  it  with  you.' — 
Your  brother  saj'^s,   *You   divide   it.'     You   say — 

[Here  the  Prefect  instructs  the  Candidate  how  to  divide  the  pass- 
word and  explanation  combined.] 

He  who  begins  the  examination  must  always  give 
the  first  syllable;  you  then  give  the  next,  and  so  on. 


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If  he  makes  any  niistake,  or  cannot  give  the  proper 
syllable,  you  must  neither  correct  him,  nor  instruct 
him,  but  end  the  examination.  This  examination 
must  always  be  made  in  a  very  low  tone,  beyond  the 
hearing  of  others,  and  with  extreme  caution.  Al- 
ways be  exceedingly  cautious  when  you  syllable  the 
password  and  explanation  combined.  For  your 
instruction,  the  Heralds  will  now  give  the  sign,  and 
answering  sign,  of  the  Purity  Degree.  (They  give 
them.)  They  will  also  conduct  an  examination  in 
a  low  tone.     (They  examine  each  other. J 

Prefect  calls  up,  and  says — 
And  now,  brother,  having  duly  initiated,  and  in- 
structed you  in  the  mysteries  of  the  Purity  De- 
gree, I  give  you  the  right  hand  of  fellowship, 
'Welcome,  brother.*  The  officers  will  do  the  same. 
CThe  officers  advance,  shake  hands  with  the  candi- 
date, and  say  *  Welcome,  brother.')  The  members 
will  do  the  same.  (The  members  advance  and  do 
the  same.j 

Prefect  call  down. 


CLOSIJNG. 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

We  would  not  break  our  solemn  pledge^ 
For  sparkling  gem,  nor  golden  wedge; 
For  all  that  mighty  power  can  win, 
Or  write  upon  the  page  of  sin. 

May  the  recording  angel  write 
Our  names  upon  his  pages  bright; 
Those  spotless  names  may  spirits  see 
Where  all  is  Love,  and  Purity. 
Prayer. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says — 

I  now  declare  this  Degree  closed. 


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EXPULSION. 

[The  Heralds  place  a  table  in  the  centre  of  the  room,  on  it  stands  a 
glass  of  water;  also  the  book  of  the  Constitution,  with  pen  and 
ink.] 

Prefect  calls  up. 

[The  Heralds  and  Warders  with  their  rods  stand  around  the  table, 
facing  the  Prefect,  the  Warders  at  the  ends.] 
Prefect  advances  to  the  table,  and  says — 

Shall  a  name  no  longer  worthy,  stand  upon  our 
record? 

Past  Prefect  says — 

Blot  it  out. 

Officers  say- 
Blot  it  out. 

Members  say — 
Blot  it  out. 

Prefects  blots  it  out  and  says — 

I  blot  it  out  from  our  record;  let  time  erase  it  from 
our  hearts. 

Prefect  takes  up  the  glass  of  water,  and  says — 

'Unstable  as  water,'  he  has  sullied  the  name  of 
Purity  Degree  brother.  We  cast  him  out  from 
among  us,  as  I  now  pour  out  this  type  of  his  insta- 
bility.    ( Pours  out  the  water.^ 

Prefect  (holding  up  the  empty  glass)  says — 

He  who  brings  dishonor,  and  disgrace,  upon  our 
Order,  is  bound  to  us  by  a  brittle  tie;  we  break  the 
tie  as  I  now  break  this  glass.  (He  flings  it  down 
upon  the  floor  at  his  feet,  and  retires.^ 

Prefect  calk  down. 


FIDELITY  DEGREE. 


OPENING. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says— 

Brothers — We  are  now  about  to  open  a  Fidelity 
Degree.  The  officers,  and  brothers,  will  clothe 
themselves  in  Fidelity"  Degree  regalia,  and  take  their 
places. 

Prefect  says — 

The  First  Herald  will  see  if  any  of  the  officers 
are  absent,  and  report. 

[The  First  Herald  reports,  and  the  Prefect  fills  their  places.] 
Prefect  says — 

The  First  and  Second  Heralds  will  examine  all 
present  in  the  password  of  the  Fidelity  Degree. 

[The  Heralds  examine  all  present;  if  all  are  correct,  they  give  the 
Prefect  the  sign,  and  answering  sign,  of  the  Fidelity  Degree;  if 
any  are  incorrect,  they  omit  the  signs.  All  present,  who  cannot 
give  the  password,  must  retire,  to  be  reported  by  the  Warders, 
and  vouched  for  by  a  member  present,  before  the  Prefect  can 
admit  them.] 

First  Herald  says — 

The  brothers  are  all  correct,  in  regalia,  and  in 
their  proper  places. 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

Silent  night  her  vigil  keepeth, 

Watching  till  the  rosy  dawn; 
For  her  brisrhtest  cem  she  weeneth, 

For  her  fairest  Pleiad  gone. 


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Oh!  may  we  who  look  up  nightly 

For  a  glorious  Temperance  dawn 
Find  our  band  still  shining  brightly, 
Not  a  brother  lost  and  gone. 
Prayer. 

Prefect  calls  down,  and  says— • 

I  now  declare  this  Degree  duly  opened. 


INITIATION. 

[The  room  brilliantly  illuminated.] 
Prefect  says— 

The  Heralds  will  see  if  there  are  any  candidates 
in  waiting  to  be  initiated  inter  the  mysteries  of  the 
Fidelity  Degree* 

First  Herald  says — 

Brother is  in  waiting  to  be  initiated. 

Prefect  says — 

Brother  Auditor— Is  brother *  clear  of  all 

charges  on  the  books  of  his  division.? 

Auditor  of  Accounts  says--** 

He  is  clear. 

[If  he  reports  him  in  arrears,  he  cannot  be  initiated  until  all  dues 
are  paid.] 

[The  Heralds  clear  the  ante-room;  inform  the  Candidate  that  the 
Pledge  in  this  Degree  is  perpetual;  blindfold  him  with  a  blue 
scarf,  and  conduct  him  to  the  inner  door.    The  Candidate  gives 

.. raps;  the  Second  Warder  answers  with raps.] 

Second  Warder  says—* 

Who  knocks.? 

First  Herald  says— ' 

A  brother  who  seeks  admittance  into  the  myste- 
ries of  the  Fidelity  Degree. 

Secoud  Warder  says— ^ 


3t 

Has  our  brother  been  duly  initiated  into  the  mys- 
teries of  the  Love  and  Purity  Degrees? 

First  Herald  says- 
He  has  been  initiated. 

Second  Warder  says — 

Who  vouches  for  him? 

First  Herald  says— 

The  brothers  of  the  Love  and  Purity  Degrees. 

Prefect  says- 
Admit  him. 

[The  Candidate  is  led  in  silence  to  the  table  in  front  of  the  Prefect. 
Midway  on  each  side  of  the  room,  opposite  to  each  other,  stand 
two  symbolic  arches;  the  arch  of  Sovereign  Power,  and  the  arch 
of  Justice.  The  arches  will  be  formed  by  the  clasped  hands  of 
brothers  standing  on  pedestals  sufficiently  elevated.  In  going 
round  the  room  the  Candidate  passes  under  the  arches.] 

Prefect  (rising)  says— « 

As  now  in  darkness  all  objects  are  shut  out  from 
you,  so  once  was  the  light  of  Temperance  from  our 
fathers. 

Past  Prefect  (rising)  says— 

But  as  now  the  beauty  of  earth  bursts  upon  yotrr 
vision,  so  by  the  rising  of  the  Sun  of  Temperance 
is  the  darkness  which  surrounded  our  fathers  lifted 
from  the  earth. 

[The  First  Herald  removes  the  badge  from  the  eyes  of  the  Candi-* 
date.] 

Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing- 
Come  where  the  type  of  Sovereign  Power 

Its  arch  shall  o'er  thee  spread, 
To  shelter  in  the  adverse  hour, 
Thv  else  devoted  head< 


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But  come  not  rash,  for  Justice  stands 

In  awful  majesty, 
And  with  relentless  sword  demands 

Thy  firm  Fidelity. 

During  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  under 
the  arches,  and  in  front  of  the  Prefect.] 
Prefect  calls  down. 
First  Herald  says — 
Prefect — Our  worthy  brother,  seeking  a   higher 
position  in  the  Order,  has  passed  through  the  Love 
and  Purity  Degrees — and  now  desires  to  be  initiated 
into  the  mysteries  of  the  Fidelity  Degree. 

Prefect  (rising)  says— 

The  brothers  of  the  Fidelity  Degree  require  of 
you  a  pledge  of  honor,  to  be  binding  for  life.  Are 
you  willing  to  take  that  pledge? 

Candidate  says — 

I  am. 

Prefect  says— 

Place  your  right  hand  on  your  left  breast,  and  de- 
clare your  assent  to  the  following  obligation: 

"You  solemnly  pledge  your  sacred  honor  as  a 
man,  to  the  brothers  of  the  Fidelity  Degree,  that 
you  will  never  make,  buy,  sell,  nor  use,  as  a  bever- 
age, any  spirituous,  or  malt  liquors,  wine  or  cider. 
And  this  your  solemn  obligation,  you  now,  and  will 
always,  consider  binding  to  the  end  of  life. 

You  furthermore  pledge  yourself,  to  exert  every 
just  and  lawful  means  in  your  power,  to  banish  this 
Liquor  Traffic  beyond  our  borders,  and  protect 
yourself,  and  society,  from  the  evils  of  intemperance. 

You  furthermore  pledge  yourself,  to  carry  out  the 
high  and  honorable  principles  of  our  Order,  and  to 


sa 


fulfil  the  close  and  binding  obligations,  which  unite 
you  to  the  brothers  of  the  Fidelity  Degree.  You 
will  never  wrong  a  brother  of  this  Degree,  nor  per- 
mit him  to  be  wronged  by  another,  without  doing 
all  in  your  power  to  assist  him.  When  you  see  him 
in  danger,  you  will  give  him  the  Warning  Signal. 
When  you  see  the  Signal  of  Distress,  or  hear  the 
Cry  of  Distress,  you  will  go  immediately  tp  his  re- 
lief, and  aid  him  if  you  can. 

You  lastly  pledge  yourself,  never  to  reveal  to  any 
one  not  entitled  to  receive  them,  the  grip,  signS; 
passwords,  ceremonies,  or  other  private  affairs  of  the 
Fidelity  Degree,  but  hide  them  in  your  heart  while 
you  live,  and  in  your  grave  when  you  die." 

Candidate  says — 

I  solemnly  promise. 

Officers  say — 
We  solemnly  promise. 

Members  say— 

We  solemnly  promise. 

Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing: 

O'er  the  waves  in  stormy  weather 

Bounds  the  barque  to  breast  the  sea, 
All  her  planks  must  hold  together, 

Band  of  brothers  so  must  we. 

As  the  mystic  needle  trembiss, 

Faithful  to  the  star  lit  pole, 
Be  each  heart  that  here  assembles, 
While  life's  stormy  billows  roll. 
[During  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  under 
the  arches,  and  to  the  Chaplain.] 

Chaplain,  (with  an  open  Bible  before  him,)  rising  says— 

Brother — As  the  leaves  of  this  sacred  volume  (lay- 
ing his  hand  upon 


ma 
2 


J  Uiiitc  to  iuuikc  one 


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book,  so  we  are  bound  together  in  Love,  Purity  and 
Fidelity.  The  heavens  themselves  shall  pass  away, 
but  the  eternal  principles  of  our  Order  shall  never 
die,  for  they  rest  upon  this  Book.  Love,  Purity  and 
Fidelity,  our  glorious  motto,  will  be  found  written 
in  the  living  language  of  bright  example—in  the 
Love  of  David— in  the  Purity  of  Joseph  and  Daniel 
—and  in  the  Fidelity  of  Abraham  and  Job. 

*The  Lord  preserveth  the  faithful.'  May  He  pre- 
serve you  under  the  shadow  of  his  almighty  wings, 
in  Love,  Purity  and  Fidelity. 

Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing: 

Dash  down  the  bowl,  beware  its  blush, 

For  'neath  it  lurks  a  treacherous  snare, 
To  lure,  to  capture,  and  to  crush; 

Dash  down  the  bowl,  beware — beware. 
For  on  its  foam  destruction  tides; 
And  in  its  tide  doth  ruin  swim; 
Perdition  at  the  bottom  hides. 

And  death  is  dancing  round  the  brim. 
[During  the  singing,  the  Candidate  is  led  round  the  room,  under 
the  arches,  and  to  the  Past  Prefect.] 
Prefect  calls  down. 
Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — You  have  passed  under  the  arches  of 
Sovereign  Power,  and  of  Justice.  This  ?s  to  teach 
you  submission  to  the  Sovereign  Power,  and  to 
Justice.  The  arches  are  the  symbol  of  our  unity 
and  strength.  As  you  passed  under  them  you  saw 
them  formed  by  your  brothers,  this  is  to  remind  you 
that  Power  and  Justice  rest  upon  and  spring  from 

them. 

If  the  rod  of  sovereign  power  is  ever  delegated 
unto  youj  use  it  for  the  benefit  of  the  brothers.  If 
you  should  ever  grasp  the  sword  of  justice,  some- 


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times  listen  to  the  voice  of  mercy,  but  when  wis- 
dom bids  you  strike — strike  without  fear  or  favor. 

[Before  the  Past  Prefect  stands  a  small  table,  on  it  twenty-four 
round  brittle  rods,  two-and-a-half  feet  long,  bound  together  with 
three  leather  straps,  covered  with  white,  red  and  blue.  Let 
■white,  red  and  blue  rosettes  hide  the  buckles.] 
[First  Herald  takes  up  the  bundle  of  rods  and  gives  it  to  the  Se- 
cond Herald. J 

First  Herald  says — 
Brother — Break  these  rods. 
[Second  Herald  takes  them,  makes  a  feint  to  break  them,  and  re- 
turns them  unbroken  to  the  First  Herald.] 
Second  Herald  says — 

In  their  union  lies  their  strength;  like  the  united 
brothers  of  the  Order  they  cannot  be  broken. 

[First  Herald  slips  out  a  single  rod  from  the  bundle,  and  hands  it 
to  the  Second  Herald.] 
First  Herald  says — 

Brother — Break  this  rod. 

[Second  Herald  takes  it,  breaks  it,  and  flings  the  fragments  at  the 
feet  of  the  Candidate.] 
Second  Herald  says — 

Thus,  when  alone,  is  the  strong  reed  broken,  and 
when  disunited,  the  beautiful  rod. 

Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — This  is  to  remind  you  that  in  our  union 
lies  our  strength;  that  alone,  we  are  feeble.  Should 
the  flames  of  anger  or  dissension  ever  blaze  to  burn 
the  bands  of  our  fraternal  union,  remember  the  bro- 
ken rod.  Should  the  Tempter  ever  bid  you  sepa- 
rate yourself  from  among  us,  remember  the  broken 
rod. 

{Before  the  Prefect  stands  a  table.  On  it  is  placed  a  decanter  fill- 
ed with  water  colored  to  resemble  wine.*  The  Heralds  stand  at 
*  An  infusion  of  cochineal  or  logwood,  for  example. 


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il 


.' 


the  table.  First  Herald  fills  a  glass  and  hands  it  to  the  Second 
Herald,  and  one  lor  himself.  The  Heralds  salute  each  other  as 
if  taking  wine,  when  turning  suddenly  around  they  dash  the 
contents  on  the  floor.] 

Prefect  (rising)  says- 
Brother — This  is  to  admonish  you  that  when  un- 
der the  guise  of  hospitality  or  friendship  the  wine 
cup  is  proffered,  dash  it  down. 

Division  says — 
Dash  it  down. 

Prefect  says— 

In  the  sunshine  of  happiness- 
Division  says- 
Drink  not. 

Vice  Prefect  says— 
In  the  midnight  of  sorrow- 
Division  says- 
Drink  not. 
Prefect  says — 

Jeremiah  said  unto  the  sons  Rechab   'Drink  ye 
wine.' 

Past  Prefect  says — 

*We  will  drink  no  wine  all  our  days.' 

Officers  all  say- 
He  who  drinks  the  beverage  of  Death- 
Division  responds-— 
Drinks  it  to  die. 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

Dash  down  the  heart-deceiving  glass; 

He  is  no  friend  of  mine 
Who  fills  for  me  the  fatal  glass, 

And  tarries  at  the  wine. 
Dash  down  the  false,  seducing  glass^ 


There  lurking  adders  twine; 


T\__U     J_.„ 


lU. 


1  u. 


:i:. 


^i...> 


The  mad'ning,  murd'ring  wine. 


[During  th«  singing,  the  Caudidate  ii  led  roi  ;.a  the  room  and  in 
iront  of  the  Vice  Prefect.] 
Prefect  calls  down. 
Vice  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  by  virtue 
of  my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  him)  in  the 
regalia  of  the  Fidelity  Degree;  and  declare  you,  in 
the  presence  of  these  brothers,  a  Fidelity  Degree 
brother  of  the  Order  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance. 
Be  faithful  until  death. 

[The  Candidate  is  then  led  to  the  Past  Prefect.] 
Past  Prefect  (rising)  says — 

Brother — 1  will  now  instruct  you  how  to  enter  a 
Fidelity  Degree. 

The  password  and  the  explanation  of  the  Fidelity 
Degree  are  ^whispers  them.;     The  entering  signal 

of  the  Fidelity  Degree,  is  raps,  given  at  the 

inner  door.     You  will  then  advance  to  the  centre  of 

the  room  and  salute  the  Past  Prefect  thus •  ; 

this  is  the  symbol  of  Fidelity.     The   Past   Prefect 
will   do  the  same;  then  clothe  yourself  in  Fidelity 
Degree  regalia,  and  take  your  seat. 
[Candidate  signs  the  Constitution.] 

The  Heralds  will  now  conduct  you  out,  and  in- 
struct you  how  to  work  your  way  into  a  Fidelity 
Degree. 

[The  Heralds  conduct  the  Candidate  out;  when  he  has  worked  his 
way  properly,  they  present  him  to  the  Prefect.] 
Prefect  (rising)  says— 

Brother— I  will  now  instruct  you  in  the  grip;  sign, 
and  answering  sign;  warning  signal,  sign  and  cry 
of  distress;  and  also  teach  you  how  to  examine,  and 
nfckxtti   Q  TTiMfiUfir  Dpotpp  hrothfir. 


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The  grip  is  fgives  it.)  The  warning  signal  is 
fgives  it.)  The  sign  is  f gives  it. J  The  answering 
sign  is  (gives  it.)  The  sign  of  distress  is  ("gives  it.^ 
The  cry  of  distress  is  (whispers  it.) 

The  password,  and  explanation  combined,  are 
given  in  syllables — one  syllable  alternately,  as  fol- 
lows: You  ask  for  the  password,  your  brother  says 
*You  begin.'  You  say,  'I'll  divide  it  with  you.' — 
Your  brother   says,   *You   divide   it.'     You   say — 

[Here  the  Prefect  instructs  the  Candidate  how  to  divide  the  pass- 
word and  explanation  combined.] 

He  who  begins  the  examination  must  always  give 
the  first  syllable,  you  then  give  the  next,  and  so  on. 
If  he  makes  any  mistake,  or  cannot  give  the  proper 
syllable,  you  must  neither  correct  him,  nor  instruct 
him,  but  end  the  examination.  This  examination 
must  always  be  made  in  a  very  low  tone,  beyond  the 
hearing  of  others,  and  with  extreme  caution.  Al- 
ways be  exceedingly  cautious  when  you  syllable  the 
password  and  explanation  combined.  For  your 
instruction,  the  Heralds  will  now  give  each  other  the 
grip,  (they  give  it.)  The  sign,  and  answering  sign, 
(they  give  them.)  The  warning  signal,  (they  give 
it.;  The  sign  of  distress,  (they  give  it.j  The  cry 
of  distress,  f they  whisper  it.;  They  will  now  ex- 
amine each  other  in  a  low  tone,  (they  do  so.;  The 
sign  signifies  *Be  faithful.  The  answering  sign  sig- 
nifies *As  God  himself  is  faithful.'  This  sign  forms 
the  arc  of  a  rainbow,  the  emblem  of  God's  faith  to 
man. 

Prefect  calls  up,  and  says — 
And  now,  having  duly  initiated, and  instructed  you 
in  all  the  mysteries  of  the  Fidelity  Degree,  I  give  you 


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the  grip  of  a  Fidelity  Degree  brother,  (gives  it.) 
Welcome,  brother/  The  officers  will  do  the  same. 
(-The  officers  advance,  give  the  grip,  and  say  'Wel- 
come, brother.')  The  members  will  do  the  same. 
(They  do  the  same.j 
Prefect  calls  down. 


CLOSING. 

Prefect  calls  up.     Members  sing: 

As  the  planets  in  communion 

Circling  round  the  sovereign  sun, 
Faithful  to  their  mystic  union, 

Swift  their  mighty  cycles  run; 
Sun  of  Temperance,  link,  and  light  ul. 

Let  no  brother,  wandering,  fall;    • 
But  one  influence  strong  unite  us. 

And  one  feeling  bind  us  all. 

Prayer. 

Prefect  gives  one  rap,  and  says— 

I  now  declare  this  Degree  closed. 


EXPULSION. 


[The  Heralds  place  a  table  in  the  centre  of  the  room  and  place 
upon  it  the  bundle  of  rods.  The  Heralds  with  their  rods  stand 
by  it,  facing'the  Prefect;  the  .Warders  with  their  rods  stand  at  the 
head  and  foot  of  the  table.] 

Prefect  (rising)  says — 

How  is  the  false  reed  broken,  and  the  beautiful 
rod? 

Prefect  advances  to  the  table,  slips  out  a  rod,  and  says — 

Thus  (snaps  it  across  his  thigh)  is  the  false  reed 
broken,  and  the  faithless  rod.  (He  flings  down  the 
fragments  on  the  table,  and  retires.) 

Vice  Prefect  advances  to  the  table,  slips  out  a  rod,  and  says — 

Thus  (snaps  it  across  his   thigh)  he  broke  his 

pledge  of  honor,  and  the  triple  bond.     (He   flings 

down  the  fragments  on  the  table,  and  retires.) 

The  First  Herald  takes  up  one  of  the  fragments  of  the  rod, 
raises  it  high  above  his  head,  and  says — 

False  to  himself. 

The  Second  Herald  does  the  same,  and  says<— 

Faithless  to  us. 

The  First  Warder  does  the  same,  and  says — 

His  pledges  broken. 

The  Second  Warder  does  the  same,  and  says — 

His  good  name  gone. 

They  all  say — 

Thus  (they  fling  down  the  fragments  on  the  floor) 
we  fling  him  out  from  among  us  forever.  (They 
retire.) 

Prefect  calls  down. 
[The  fooiu  is  then  hung  in  mouFniiig  for  thirty  days.] 


INSTALLATION. 


The  Regent  of  Degrees  takes  the  Prefect's  place,  gives  one 
rap,  and  says — 

The  officers,  and  officers  elect,  will  now  divest 
themselves  of  regalia  and  retire  to  the  ante-room. 

[They  do  so.] 

The  Regent  appoints  a  member  to  guard  the  door. 
The  First  Warder  gives  the  entering  signal  of  the  Fidelity 
Degree. 

The  Regent  calls  up,  and  the  officers  enter  as  follows:  The 
F.  W.  with  the  F.  W.  elect  on  his  right;  the  S.  W.  with  the  S.  W. 
elect  on  his  right;  the  F.  H.  the  same;  the  S.  H.  the  same;  A.  of 
A.  and  K.  of  K.  the  same;  F.  R.  and  S.  R.  the  same;  V.  P.,  Chap- 
lain  and  P.  the  same.  If  any  officer  is  re-elected  the  Regent  ap- 
points  some  ex-officer  or  member  to  conduct  him  in. 
Members  sing — 

From  Maine's  wild  pine-clad  mountains; 

From  blue  Pacific's  strand. 
Where  California's  fountains, 

Roll  down  their  golden  sands — 
From  o'er  the  'Father  River' — 

From  the  wide  Western  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

The  drunkard  from  his  chain. 
[During  the  singing  the  officers  lead  the  officers  elect  around  the 
room"  and  to  seats  in  the  centre  of  the  hall.     The  officers  take 
one  seat,  and  the  officers  elect  seat  themselves  opposite.] 
[The  Warders  conduct  the  Warders  elect  to  the  Past  Prefect.] 


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Past  Prefect — We  present  to  Bro ,  First 

Warder  elect,   and   Bro ,  Second   Warder 

elect,  for  the  next  quarter. 

Past  Prefect  says — 

Brothers — Place  your  right   hands  on  your  left 
breasts.     Will  you  faithfully  fulfil  the  duties  of  your 
offices,  according   to   the   constitution  and  by-laws 
which  govern  the  Degrees? 
They  answer — 

We  will. 

[The  Warders  then  conduct  the  Warders  elect  to  the  Regent.] 
Second  Warder  says — 

Regent — Bro ,  F.  W.  elect,  and  Bro , 

S.  W.  elect,  h??e  been  duly  pledged. 

Regent  says-  - 
By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  in  virtue  of 
my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  them)  in  the  re- 
galia of  Warders,  and  declare  you  Warders  during 
the  term  of  your  election.  Brothers:  watch  and 
ward  our  hall — watch  and  ward  your  hearts;  and 
drive  away  from  both  all  evil  intruders. 

Regent  says  to  the  ex-Warders — 

Deliver  up  your  rods  to  your  successors  in  office, 
and  conduct  them  to  their  stations.     (They  do  so.) 

The  Heralds  conduct  the  Heralds  elect  to  the  Past  Prefect — 
First  Herald  says— 

Past  Prefect— We  present  to  you  Bro ,  F. 

H.  elect,  and  Bru ,  S.  H.  elect,  for  the  next 

quarter. 

Past  Prefect  says— 

Brothers — Place  your  right  hands  on  your  left 
Will  you  faithfully  fulfil  the  duties  of  your 


hrpnata. 


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offices,  according  to  the  constitution   and  by-laws 
which  govern  the  Degrees? 

They  answer— 

We  will. 

The  Heralds  then  conduct  the  Heralds  elect  to  the  Regent. 

Second  Herald  says- 
Regent— Bro ,  F.  H.  elect,  and  Bro , 

S.  H.  elect,  have  been  duly  pledged. 

Regent  s:iys — 
By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  in  virtue  of 
my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  them)  in  the  re- 
galia  of  Heralds  and  declare  you  Heralds  for  the 
term  of  your  election.  Brothers:  not  only  conduct 
rightly  the  ceremonies  of  your  office,  but  yourselves 
-.-and  herald  to  the  world  the  glorious  principles  of 

our  Order. 

Regent  says-  to  the  ex-Heralds — 
Deliver  up  the  rods  to  your  successors  in  office, 
and  conduct  them  to  their  stations.     (They  do  so.) 

The  A.  of  A.  and  the  K.  of  K.  conduct  the  A.  of  A.  and  K.  of 
K.  elect,  to  the  Past  Prefect. 

Auditor  of  Accounts  says — 

Past  Prefect— We  present  to  you  Bro ,  A. 

of  A.  elect,  and  Bro ,  K.  of  K.  elect,  for  the 

next  quarter. 

Past  Prefect  says— 

Brothers— Place  your  right  hands  on  your  left 
breasts.  Will  you  faithfully  fulfil  the  duties  of  your 
offices,  according  to  the  constitution  and  by-laws 
which  govern  the  Degrees? 

They  answer — 
We  will. 


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The  A.  of  A.  and  K.  of  K.  conduct  the  A.  of  A.  and  K.  of  K. 
elect  to  the  Regent. 

The  Keeper  of  the  Keys  says- 
Regent — Bro ,  A.  of  A.   elect,   and   Bro. 

,  K.  of  K.  elect,  have  been  duly  pledged. 

Regent  says — 
By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  in  virtue  of 
my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  them)  in  your 
appropriate  regalia,  and  declare  you  A.  of  A.  and 
K.  of  K.  during  the  term  of  your  election.  Bro- 
thers, always  keep  a  faithful  account,  both  with  God 
and  man,  and  when  Time  delivers  up  the  keys  of 
death,  and  Eternal  Justice  audits  your  final  accounts, 
may  no  charge  upon  the  balance  sheet  be  found 
against  you. 

Regent  says  to  the  ex- A.  of  A.  and  ex-K.  of  K. — 

Deliver  up  the  books  and  keys  to  the  officers  elect, 

and  conduct  them  to  their  stations.    (They  do  so.) 

The  Recorders  present  the  Recorders  elect  to  the  Past  Prefect. 
First  Recorder  says — 

Past  Prefect — We  present  to  you  Bro ,  First 

Recorder  elect,  and  Bro ,  Second  Recorder 

elect,  for  the  next  quarter. 

Past  Prefect  says — 

Brothers — Place  your  right  hands  on  your  left 
breasts.  Will  you  faithfully  fulfil  the  duties  of  your 
offices,  according  to  the  constitution  and  by-laws 
which  govern  the  Degrees? 

They  answer — 

We  will. 

The  Recorders  then  conduct  the  Recorders  elect  to  the  Regent. 
Second  Recorder  says — 

Regent — Bro ,  F.  R.  elect,  and  Bro , 

S.  R.  elect,  have  been  duly  pledged. 


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Regent  says— 
By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  in  virtue  of 
my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  them)  in  the  re- 
galia of  the  First  and  Second  Recorders,  and  declare 
you  First  and  Second  Recorders  during  the  term  of 
your  election.  Brothers,  keep  our  records,  and  the 
records  of  your  lives,  stainless  and  well  written. 

Regent  says  to  the  ex- Recorders — 

Deliver  up  the  books  to  the  Recorders,  and  con- 
duct them  to  their  stations.     (They  do.) 

The  Vice  Prefect  conducts  the  Vice  Prefect  elect  to  the  Past 
Prefect. 

Vice  Prefect  says— 

Past  Prefect— I  present  to  you  Bro ,  Vice 

Prefect  elect  for  the  next  quarter. 

Past  Prefect  says— 

Brother— Place  your  right  hand  on  your  left 
breast.  Will  you  faithfully  fulfil  the  duties  of  your 
office,  according  to  the  constitution  and  by-laws 
which  govern  the  Degrees? 

The  Vice  Prefect  elect  answers— 

I  will. 

Vice  Prefect  then  conducts  the  Vice  Prefect  to  the  Regent 

Vice  Prefect  says- 
Regent— BrO ,  Vice  Prefect  elect,  has  been 

duly  pledged. 

Regent  says— 

By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  in  virtue  of 
my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  him)  in  the  re- 
galia of  the  Vice  Prefect,  and  declare  you  Vice  Pre- 
fect during  the  term  of  your  election.  Brother, 
elected  by  your  brothers  to  assist  the  Prefect  in  pre- 
siding over  them,  may  you  be  to  them  a  faithful  min- 
ister, and  to  him  a  wise  adviser. 


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Regent  says  to  the  ex-Vice  Prefect — 

Conduct  the  Vice  Prefect  to  his  station.  (He 
does  so.) 

The  Chaplain  conducts  the  Chaplain  elect  to  the  Regent. 
Chaplain  says- 
Regent — I  present  to  you  Bro ,  Chaplain 

elect,  and  with  your  permission  (Regent  nods)  will 
clothe  him  in  the  regalia  of  his  office. 

By  authority  delegated  unto  me,  and  in  virtue  of 
my  sacred  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  him)  in 
the  regalia  of  your  office,  and  declare  you  Chaplain 
for  the  term  of  your  election.  Brother,  (giving  him 
the  Bible)  may  you  be  a  heaven-illuminated  testa- 
ment of  divine  truth;  a  'living  epistle,'  bound  in  the 
bands  of  Love,  Purity  and  Fidelit3^  (Conducts  him 
to  his  seat.) 

Prefect  conducts  the  Prefect  elect  to  the  Regent.  ^, 

[The  new  officers  form  a  semi-circle  around  them;  the  Warders  at 
the  ends,  opposite  to  each  other — Heralds  the  same — K.  of  K. 
and  A.  of  A.  the  same — F.  R.  and  S.  R.  the  same — Vice  Prefect 
and  Chaplain,  in  the  centre,  finish  the  semi-circle.] 
Prefect  says — 

Regent — I   present  to  you   Bro ,,  Prefect 

elect  for  the  next  quarter. 
Regent  says- 
Worthy  Brother — Elevated  to  a  high  and  honora- 
ble station  by  the  voice  of  your  brothers,  bear  ever 
in  your  mind  that  with  the  honor  come  the  duties 
of  your  office.  The  staff  of  Sovereign  Power  has 
been  given  unto  you,  (the  Herald  on  his  right  gives 
him  his  staff)  will  you  always  use  it  for  the  benefit  of 
your  brothers.'' 

Prefect  elect  says— 

I  will. 


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Regent  says— 

The  sword  of  Justice  has  been  placed  in  your 
hands  (the  Warder  on  the  left  gives  him  his  staff) 
will  you  strike  when  duty  bids  you,  without  fear, 
and  without  favor? 

Prefect  elect  says— 

I  will. 

Regent  says- 
Will  you  faithfully  fulfil  the  duties  of  your  office 
according  to  the  constitution  and  by-laws  which  go- 
vern the  Degrees? 

Prefect  elect  says— 
I  will. 
Regent  says — 

By  authority  committed  unto  me,  and  in  virtue  of 
my  office,  I  now  clothe  you  (clothes  him)  in  the  re- 
galia of  the  Prefect,  and  declare  you  Prefect  during 
the  term  of  your  election.  Brother,  may  He  who 
giveth  man  understanding  and  wisdom,  guide  and 
direct  you. 

[The  ex-Prefect  and  Regent  conduct  the  Prefect  to  his  station.     Of- 
ficers retire,  and  Regent  conducts  the  ex-Prefect  to  the  Past 
Prefect's  station,  clothes  him,  and  retires.] 
Prefect  calls  up.    Members  sing: 

Brothers,  high  in  worth  and  station, 

Keep  your  pledges  bright  and  pure, 
Each  to  each,  in  his  relation, 

Steadfast  to  his  trust  endure. 
Noble  is  our  high  endeavor 

To  arrest  the  Tyrant's  sway; 

Mighty  Truth  will  conquer  ever; 

Hasten  on  the  glorious  dayl 


REGALIA. 


To  preserve  uniformity  throughout  the  Order,  all  Degree  Divisiona 
shall  adopt  the  following  regalia: 

Love  Degree.— The  usual  white  linen  or  muslin  collar,  bound 
around  the  inner  and  outer  edges  with  inch  red  binding.  The  two 
inner  points  should  be  secured  together  with  a  plain  rosette,  five 
pointed  star,  and  tassels  of  the  same  color.  A  fancy  rosette  (red, 
white,  and  blue)  shall  be  worn  on  the  left,  where  officers'  emblems 
are  placed. 

Purity  Degree.— >The  same  kind  of  collar,  8m;.,  except  that  the 
color  of  the  binding,  plain  rosette,  and  tassels  shall  be  white. 
Fancy  rosette  the  same. 

Fidelity  Degree.— Same  colored  collar,  with  tri-colored  rosette. 
The  binding,  plain  rosette,  and  tassels,  shall  be  blue. 

The  Officers'  emblems  are  the  same  as  those  used  in  the  Subof 
dinate  Divisions. 

The  First  and  Second  Heralds,  simple  wands,  painted  tri-colored 
—red,  -white,  and  blue*     The  Warders  the  same. 
"  Fidelity  Degree  members  may  wear  blue  silk  or  satin  col- 
lars, trimmed  with  silver  lace  and  tassels.     Plain  rosette  and  star 
in  centre,  and  tri-colored  rosette  on  the  left. 

Past  Prefects  may  wear  Grand  Division  trimmings  on  merino  col" 
lars,  with  a  blue  fancy  rosette  on  the  left. 

N.  B.— The  Grand  Scribe  can  furnish  each  Degree  Division  with 
a  pattern  of  Regalia.  The  necessary  parapharnalia  for  giving  out 
the  Degrees  may  be  procured  by  ordering  through  the  same  channel. 


